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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Schedule
For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, shut down the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Damaged saw blade.
•
Worn or damaged wires.
•
Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check
•
V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
•
Clean/vacuum metal chip buildup from inside
cabinet and off motor.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0970 is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess metal chips and flakes, and wipe
off the remaining dust with a dry cloth.
Protect the unpainted cast iron table by wiping
it clean after every use—this ensures moisture
does not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep the
table rust-free with regular applications of metal
protectants like SLIPIT
details).
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(see Page 41 for more
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Lubrication
The bearings on your bandsaw are factory lubri-
cated and sealed. Leave them alone unless they
need to be replaced.
If the table becomes difficult to tilt, lubricate the
surfaces between the trunnions and trunnion
bracket with a dry lubricant.
Guide Post
Lubrication Type ...................... Dry Coating Lube
Amount .................................................Thin Coat
Frequency.......................................... As Needed
To lubricate guide post:
Spray small amount of dry lubricant into top
1.
of guide post bracket
Adjust guide post up and down entire range
2.
of movement to distribute lubricant.
Guide Post
Bracket
Guide Post
Figure 68. Location of guidepost lubrication
point.
Model G0970 (Mfd. Since 07/23)
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